‘Canada Strong’ budget 2025 criticized for being weak on community security

The Liberal government’s “Canada Strong” budget appears to be weak in at least one regard, says the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). Budget 2025, announced on Nov. 5, failed to invest in community security, says a CIJA statement...

Avian flu strikes Langley farms

Avian flu was detected on two poultry farms in Langley in the past few days, according to the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The most recent detection was on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The location of the farm has not been released, nor the number of...

Peter Perdue to lead Popeyes in US and Canada

Peter Perdue has been appointed President of Popeyes, U.S. and Canada, succeeding Jeff Klein, who will be leaving the company. Perdue’s appointment was announced by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Popeyes, Burger King,...

Local man served on Canada’s air craft carrier

Ron Phillips OSNA (right) with his first operational detachment (VS 880 crew) in November 1959, as a junior ASW and long range radio man. (Contributed Photo) Robin Krafft, Post Contributor At the age of 18, in August 1957 after the tobacco harvest...

Canada Packers posts its first earnings report after spinoff from Maple Leaf

Canada Packers Inc. released its first earnings report since its split from Maple Leaf Foods became official, where it updated investors on improvements it’s making to its farms and plans to expand the brand. The company, which has its...

Anaergia S.r.l. to Supply Technology Package for Upgrading Società Agricola Zilio’s Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Veneto, Italy

TREVIGLIO, Italy & BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG; OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l has entered into a contractual agreement with Società Agricola...

More November rain forecast worries farmers

Highlights: Continuous rain floods northern croplands, devastating Aman and vegetables 26,000 hectares across 16 districts damaged by heavy rainfall Farmers fear pests, rot after prolonged waterlogging and crop loss Forecast warns of more November...

Morocco doubles grapefruit exports to Canada in 2024/25

Morocco has expanded its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and reaching a new record volume, according to EastFruit. Between November 2024 and August 2025, Morocco exported 1,500...

Chicken prices on the rise in Canada amid supply, avian flu concerns

Canadian shoppers are facing a poultry predicament as chicken prices continue to climb, forcing many to reconsider their grocery choices. The spike, most noticeable since the end of September, has retailers and experts sounding the alarm over...

Historian Fred Gaffen recounts Canada’s WW II story in a new single-volume book

Military historian and author Fred Gaffen has summarized Canada’s role in WW II in his latest book Path To Victory. [Burnstown Publishing House] Military historian and author Fred Gaffen is the first to admit that there are “so many books written...

Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan: Sharp temporary cuts, permanent stability

By Colin R. Singer · Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Law360 Canada (November 5, 2025, 11:28 AM EST) -- Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, announced in Budget 2025, represents a decisive policy U-turn,...

Environmental farm group has Ottawa’s attention

Farmers for Climate Solutions has become a new and powerful player in the world of Canadian agricultural policy. WESTERN PRODUCER — It’s common for Canadian farm groups to publish reports that include five or 10 policy recommendations for the...

Sri Lankan delegation strengthens trade and sector partnerships on Canada mission

A delegation of Sri Lankan businesses, is in Canada from 3 to 8 November 2025, exploring opportunities in investment and partnerships in education, agriculture, information technology and tourism. Organised by the Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council...

Rooted in Adventure, Alberta Agri-Tours Grow

“By supporting agricultural-based businesses and operators, we are helping showcase Alberta’s small businesses and farms to the world, while boosting the local economy and creating jobs across the province,” said Andrew Boitchenko, Minister of...

Hickory Farms Makes a Delicious Return to Casper’s Eastridge Mall

As the holiday season shifts from Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas, more and more stores are opening up in the Eastridge Mall. READ MORE: Seasonal Christmas Store Now Open at the Eastridge Mall Today (Wednesday, November 5th, 2025), the...

Kelowna, British Columbia designated as Canada’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

Kelowna in Canada’s British Columbia has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the country’s first. The City of Kelowna, together with Westbank First Nation and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, announced it as Canada’s first...

Canadian Cyber Centre Warns of Hacktivists Breaching Critical Infrastructure via Internet-Exposed ICS Devices

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) is warning of increased malicious activity from hacktivists targeting critical infrastructure, which could have potentially severe safety risks. The Cyber Centre reports that it has received numerous...

Canadian agriculture minister seeks to deepen cooperation with China

OTTAWA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald said he is seeking to deepen agricultural trade cooperation between Canada and China. MacDonald concluded his visit to China last week. In a news release on...

Canada Strong Budget focuses on building an economy that is more self-sufficient and less relient on global shocks

The Liberal government's first budget in 18 months is projecting a $78 billion deficit for 2025-26. The budget also calls for a Comprehensive Expenditure Review including a 15 per cent cut across most departments. In order to meet that target...

Canadian corn maze celebrates martyr, 500 years of Anabaptism

Visitors to Youth Farm Corn Maze in Rosthern, Sask., had the opportunity to lose themselves in Anabaptist history in October. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, this year’s maze featured a six-acre depiction of Anabaptist martyr...